2016 Triumph Thruxton, Thruxton R Specs Released

Triumph has released full specifications for the 2016 Thruxton and Thruxton R to coincide with the new models’ press launch. Tom Roderick’s first ride review will be up later this week but let’s take a look at the numbers. Both versions of the new Thruxton share the same 1200cc parallel-Twin engine. As with the rest of Triumph’s 2016 classic models, the engine uses a 270° crank instead of the 360° crankshaft used in the previous models. The engine boasts the same bore and stroke as the one powering the Bonneville T120 but has a higher compression ratio. Triumph says the Thruxton received a “high power” tuning, claiming 96 hp at 6750 rpm, or about 21.5% more power than the new Bonneville. Claiming 82.6 lb-ft., the Thruxton also gets a bit more torque than the T120, but the Bonneville and its “high torque” tuning reaches its peak at a lower engine speed. The base model comes with Kayaba suspension while the R model gets upgraded to fully adjustable Öhlins twin rear shocks and Showa fork, though it also loses the classic-looking fork gaiters to show off the gold-colored fully-adjustable fork. The Thruxton R also gets Brembo monobloc front brake calipers instead of Nissins, but both versions come standard with ABS. The R version also gets a tank strap, seat cowl and a brushed stainless steel exhaust instead of the chrome finish on the base model’s exhaust. Pirelli supplies the tires for both Thruxton models; the base model receives Pirelli’s Angel GT tires while the up-spec R model comes with Diablo Rosso Corsas. The 2016 Triumph Thruxton will be offered in Jet Black, Pure White with a black tank stripe or Competition Green with a metallic gold tank stripe. The Thruxton R also gets three color options: Diablo Red, Silver Ice and Matte Black. Check back here on MO later this week for Tom’s first ride review.

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